Podcasts

Everyone is asking the question, are we in a recession? The GDP numbers are in for Q2 and they tell quite a story. Learn more in this episode of the Simply Financial Podcast.

We are halfway through 2022 and heightened inflation, rising interest rates, the bear market, and a looming economic recession has made this a tough year so far. This has all soured the mood of Americans. Listen to hear more about these issues and more from this 2022 July Mid-Year Economic Update webinar recording.

When thinking about the economy, innovation usually thrives in times of adversity and challenge. Chris talks with Michael D’Angelos, VP at Franklin Templeton, how and why this phenomenon occurs.

Faith in a strong 2022 US economy is lacking. However, there is still hope if we can climb the wall of worry. Listen here to learn what the wall of worry is and what it will take to climb it.

The state of the job market in 2022 is unprecedented. In this episode, Chris talks over its complexities with career strategist, Dr. Marcia Lareau.

The perception of our current economy as of June 2022, is a bad one in the eyes of many Americans. Optimism has soured as inflation rises & signs of recession present themselves.

The current economy is a hot topic because people everywhere are feeling its effects. Chris interviews David Lebovitz, the Executive Director on the JP Morgan Asset Management Global Market Insights Strategy Team, on what is affecting today’s economy and why.

What comes next? This year has brought us conflict in Europe, heightened inflation fears, and Federal Reserve Policy. Listen to this Economic update webinar replay

The COVID-19 Pandemic has been the talk of the town since it began back in March of 2020. After 2 years since the beginning, listen to how this pandemic has changed the way we think about money.

After the start of the pandemic, there was a large labor shortage in the job market and there still is one today. Learn about how the job market came to be what it is now.

There was a large drop in the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. This could be a worrisome indicator for our economy in the coming future

The job & labor markets have gone through so many changes in the past couple years. Listen to this update on how those markets are performing as of January 2022.

The US Inflation rate has been rising over the past year and have reached alarming heights. Learn more in this episode of the Simply Financial Podcast.

2021 was a complicated year for the economy. The effects of the pandemic are still felt today. Chris explains why the pandemic is considered to be the top economic story of 2021.

We’re already halfway through 2021 and the current state of the economy is in an interesting situation. Chris & former financial advisor, Dean Nicholson break down the 2021 mid-year economic update that Chris presented.

Will the US economy & stock markets continue its strong growth or is there a crash on the way? Listen to this recording of Christopher Calandra CFP® webinar on a mid-year economic update.

With the 2021 real estate market being such a popular topic, Chris sums up everything he has learned about why & how this market went from where it was to becoming red hot.

Chris Calandra CFP discusses the 2021 real estate market at the macro level with multifamily real estate investor, Jason Yarusi.

Covid-19 caused a lot of damage to our roaring economy & what we are seeing in the stock markets predict a healthy recovery. However, we recently heard a few concerning statistics that may say otherwise.

The real estate market seems like it’s in a bubble, but there is statistical evidence against that theory as well. Chris interviews Realtor & CEO, Byron Lazine on the what’s happening in today’s real estate market.